Pelican HotelvsCirca 39 Hotel
Circa 39 Hotel and Pelican Hotel are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Pelican Hotel ranks slightly better than Circa 39 Hotel. Pelican Hotel ranks #33 in Miami with recommendations from 12 publications like Insight Guides, Concierge and Travel + Leisure.
Pelican Hotel Show All Reviews
826 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge
"The hotel attracts European families, fashion types, and even Prince Faisal of Saudi Arabia, who is said to be partial to Penthouse One."
Insight Guides
"Here you will find wackily decorated themed rooms such as "Me Tarzan, You Vain" and "Executive Zebra"."
Fodor's
"Each awesome room of this Ocean Drive boutique hotel is completely different, fashioned from a mix of antique and garage-sale furnishings." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"When the owners of Diesel jeans purchased the Pelican in 1999, they started scouring garage sales for just the right ingredients to fuel a mad experiment." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Diesel jeans joined the hotel game with the Pelican boutique. The 32 unique rooms... are fun, but very worn." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Owned by Italian clothing company Diesel, the Pelican Hotel is an eclectic property in the midst of Ocean Drive’s bustling nightlife scene." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A self-described “toy hotel”, the Pelican is owned by the creative geniuses who own the Diesel brand."
Rough Guide
"Irreverent Italian jeanswear company Diesel owns this hotel, so the quirky, campy decor of the rooms should come as no surprise."
Time Out
"What do you get when you mix the Diesel fashion label with an art deco hotel? The most whimsical hotel in Miami." Full review
Star Service
"Situated between Eighth and Ninth streets, in the heart of South Beach's whirling nightlife, this hotel is a landmark for clubbers and cavorters." Full review
Circa 39 Hotel
3900 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
From $101/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Frommer's
"If you're looking to stay in a hip hotel but don't want to deal with the frenzy of South Beach, this is a great option." Full review
Rough Guide
"Another mid-range Miami Beach hotel given the boutique makeover: the rooms here are all white with pale blue accents, and feature CD players and flat-screen TVs."
Time Out
"This wannabe boutique hotel brings the South Beach party north to Mid Beach." Full review
Gayot
"This 100-room hotel was built in 1939 and also sits on 39th Street, hence the name."
Fodor's
"Located in the heart of Mid-Beach, this stylish yet affordable 100-guest room boutique hotel pays attention to every detail and gets them all right." Full review
Oyster
3.0
"Has 100 trendy, retro-travel-inspired rooms... some of the larger rooms and suites have kitchenettes and sofas." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"With pretty floral prints paired with stripes and polka dots, the design scheme of Circa 39 is playful and chic." Full review
Jetsetter
"Newly renovated Mid-Beach Miami boutique hotel, with a vibrant tropical color palette, a mixology-driven rum bar and a laid-back pool scene." Full review
Lonely Planet
"If you love South Beach style but loathe South Beach attitude, Circa has got your back." Full review